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for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? mr. cohen: to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: does the gentleman ask for unanimous consent? mr. cohen: i do indeed. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from tennessee is recognized for one minute. mr. cohen: thank you, mr. speaker. we've heard from a colleague of mine on the democratic side who sounds like he's not going to vote for this provision and we heard from a couple folks from the other side. i'm going to vote for it, not because i think it's all the best, sugar and spice and everything nights, but because for one thing, i believe our president and our vice president know what they can get in a negotiated deal with the republican side in the senate and what might pass this house as well. and they know what our country needs. and my district can't afford to wait a few days and have the stock market go down 300 points tomorrow if we don't get together and do something and people in my district need unemployment compensation and they need to know in the
for what purpose does the gentleman from tennessee seek recognition? mr. cohen: to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: does the gentleman ask for unanimous consent? mr. cohen: i do indeed. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from tennessee is recognized for one minute. mr. cohen: thank you, mr. speaker. we've heard from a colleague of mine on the democratic side who sounds like he's not going to vote for this provision and we heard from a couple folks from the other...
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thank you host: to tennessee. roy on our republican line. caller: how are you today? i've been enjoying all the discussion here. first of all, let me tell you about my background. i'm 57-year-old. i'm currently a lutent with the shelby county sheriff's office in memphis and i agree with the universal background checks for a hot of license. i'm with homeland security also. i went to wall greens the other day to get some cold medicine. my sudafed. i couldn't buy it over the counter. i had to buy it from the pharmacy. i had to go get my i.d. and i had to do everything except bend over and spread them. i find it redick louse. >> you were in your uniform and going to get medicine. caller: yes. going to get five sudafed pills for a sinus infection. i had to sign all kind of forms better i could walk out of there. i thought about. this this is so ridiculous. i'm a law enforcement officer. i run the shift. i've got a problem with these people riding around with guns in their cars. when i work the midnight shift at night, with their windows blacked out, i don't know what these
thank you host: to tennessee. roy on our republican line. caller: how are you today? i've been enjoying all the discussion here. first of all, let me tell you about my background. i'm 57-year-old. i'm currently a lutent with the shelby county sheriff's office in memphis and i agree with the universal background checks for a hot of license. i'm with homeland security also. i went to wall greens the other day to get some cold medicine. my sudafed. i couldn't buy it over the counter. i had to buy...
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host: tennessee next, randy on our republican line. caller: yeah. criminals are still going to be criminals, whether you put laws in effect or not. they are still going to kill people with whatever they can. there's already laws against murder. it's still happening. there's laws against drugs, they are still on our streets. i don't see how a law preventing lawful people from buying guns is going to help anything. host: to arkansas next. cheryl is a democratic caller there. caller: yes. host: make sure you mute your television there. caller: i will. thank you. i would like to thank c-span for being so professional about this matter and president barack obama and joe biden for addressing the people of the united states. if we come together on this, we can come to an agreement and i would like to thank both the president of the united states and joe biden and c-span for making this so professional for people to understand that this is a united states. we must come together on this. it is a sad occasion that so many people are so negative about this. th
host: tennessee next, randy on our republican line. caller: yeah. criminals are still going to be criminals, whether you put laws in effect or not. they are still going to kill people with whatever they can. there's already laws against murder. it's still happening. there's laws against drugs, they are still on our streets. i don't see how a law preventing lawful people from buying guns is going to help anything. host: to arkansas next. cheryl is a democratic caller there. caller: yes. host:...
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the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from tennessee seek recognition? without objection. mrs. blackburn: thank you, mr. speaker. big abortion businesses are getting rich. and they don't deserve or need our federal tax dollars. that's why on the first day of this congress i introduced the title 10 abortion provider prohibition act. it's h.r. 61. planned parenthood's 2011-2012 annual report showed they received a record $542 million in taxpayer funding while simultaneously performing a record number of abortions. actually, one every 94 seconds. so in 94 seconds, they performed that abortion, they take in over $1,600 in federal taxpayer money and their funding has increased by 11% in the last two years. even though former employees of planned parenthood say the organization promotes sex selection, abortions, engages in could he hearsive behavior and fails to maintain financial records in accordance with the law. i encourage my colleagues to support h.r. 61 so we can get a hold on this big abortion businesss, hold them accountable, clean up the title 10 gra
the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentlewoman from tennessee seek recognition? without objection. mrs. blackburn: thank you, mr. speaker. big abortion businesses are getting rich. and they don't deserve or need our federal tax dollars. that's why on the first day of this congress i introduced the title 10 abortion provider prohibition act. it's h.r. 61. planned parenthood's 2011-2012 annual report showed they received a record $542 million in taxpayer funding while...
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caller: it's down across the street from memphis, tennessee -- mississippi. guest: i've been across the bridge there. host: what's your question or comment? caller: my deal is when you talk about congress and everybody is looking at discretionary spending, i beg it differ. we're funding the rhino but we can't take care of grandma. we're rebuilding mosques over in other foreign countries and yet little martha has to worry about her dad losing her dad and being out on the street and being homeless. we're not cutting we should be cutting. we send money to countries in south america and other places to improve their water system. so think about pipe in china and equipment in other countries and say, we'll do the labor. the government is sending more money overseas that should be cut. host: all right, tony, we'll get a response. guest: i don't know the last figure -- i tell everybody i once ran -- helped to run the foreign aid agency of this country in the carter years, and we do have foreign assistance. but it's a very small part of our budget. and we do have a c
caller: it's down across the street from memphis, tennessee -- mississippi. guest: i've been across the bridge there. host: what's your question or comment? caller: my deal is when you talk about congress and everybody is looking at discretionary spending, i beg it differ. we're funding the rhino but we can't take care of grandma. we're rebuilding mosques over in other foreign countries and yet little martha has to worry about her dad losing her dad and being out on the street and being...
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i yield one minute to a distinguished member of the ways and means committee, the gentlewoman from tennessee, mrs. black. the speaker pro tempore: gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. mrs. black: thank you. as a charter member of the fixed congress now caucus and early supporter of the no budget, no pay, i am very exciting that this legislation will be voted on in the house in just a little bit. we on the house budget committee work hard to pass a responsible budget each year, but the democrat-controlled senate refuses to do the same. in fact, it has been nearly four years since the senate has passed a budget, and since that time, the government has racked up annual deficits exceeding $1 trillion a year and in total more than $5 trillion in four years. if we say on this current path -- stay on this current path of record deficits, big government and unfunded entitlement programs, greece's presence will be america's future. -- greece's present will be america's future. the debt crisis is not something we want for our children and grandchildren. accountability in the halls of congress can
i yield one minute to a distinguished member of the ways and means committee, the gentlewoman from tennessee, mrs. black. the speaker pro tempore: gentlewoman is recognized for one minute. mrs. black: thank you. as a charter member of the fixed congress now caucus and early supporter of the no budget, no pay, i am very exciting that this legislation will be voted on in the house in just a little bit. we on the house budget committee work hard to pass a responsible budget each year, but the...
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president, the certificate of the electoral vote of the great state of tennessee seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears therefrom that mitt romney of the commonwealth of massachusetts received 11 votes for president and paul ryan of the state of wisconsin received 11 votes for vice president. >> mr. president, the certificate of electoral vote of the state of texas seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears that mitt romney of the commonwealth of massachusetts received 38 votes for president and paul ryan of the state of wisconsin received 38 votes for vice president. >> mr. president, the certificate of the electoral vote of the state of utah seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears therefrom that mitt romney of the commob wealth of massachusetts received six votes for president and paul ryan of the state of wisconsin received six votes for vice president. >> mr. president, the certificate of the electoral vote of the state of vermont seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears therefrom that barack obama of the state of i
president, the certificate of the electoral vote of the great state of tennessee seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears therefrom that mitt romney of the commonwealth of massachusetts received 11 votes for president and paul ryan of the state of wisconsin received 11 votes for vice president. >> mr. president, the certificate of electoral vote of the state of texas seems to be regular in form and authentic and it appears that mitt romney of the commonwealth of...
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host: in tennessee on our one for republicans. hello. caller: happy new year. i would just like to say that by hope republicans do not vote for the senate bill. i would like to see them cut all possible spending before they even think about raising any taxes. there are plenty of places to cut. if they vote for it, they fall in the same trap they have in the past. the democrats have told republicans, don't worry about it. we will negotiate down the line. is the best these tax rates now and then we will talk about spending. trust us. i do not trust them. they should go for spending cuts before they go into any kind of tax increases. thank you for your time. host: on twitter, using the #fiscalcliff, thousands are coming in. greenwood delaware, you are on c-span. caller: earlier you had someone saying something about having his account cut. if your check is cut, i will tell you what i will do. i will pay the difference. this has been going on for more than 30 years. everytime you turn around, they say you're going to cut social security. it has never happened and i
host: in tennessee on our one for republicans. hello. caller: happy new year. i would just like to say that by hope republicans do not vote for the senate bill. i would like to see them cut all possible spending before they even think about raising any taxes. there are plenty of places to cut. if they vote for it, they fall in the same trap they have in the past. the democrats have told republicans, don't worry about it. we will negotiate down the line. is the best these tax rates now and then...
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on your screen is congresswoman diane black of tennessee. this continues online at c-span .org. until 1:00 pm eastern, indiana senator dan coats says making the case for foreign aid will be difficult given america's fiscal issues and best outlook support for it. washington post editorial writer moderates the discussion thursday at the national council on foreign relations. >> good morning, everyone. after i did the last one, i said it would be a cold day in washington before i do another. here we are. pat yourselves on the back for turning out in this weather, but i think the strong turnout is attributed to both yourself and to the guest we have today and the importance of the topic we will be discussing. just a few points of business that i have to go through before we start -- you have to completely turn off, not just put on vibrate, all of those doodads like cell phones and blackberries, otherwise it will interfere with the sound system. you would not want to miss a word i will say. if you would like to use an electronic device i can ipad, you can do that outside. there is a
on your screen is congresswoman diane black of tennessee. this continues online at c-span .org. until 1:00 pm eastern, indiana senator dan coats says making the case for foreign aid will be difficult given america's fiscal issues and best outlook support for it. washington post editorial writer moderates the discussion thursday at the national council on foreign relations. >> good morning, everyone. after i did the last one, i said it would be a cold day in washington before i do another....